🌱 Patch AM: Why Aurora is stalling on new residency rules for fire chief.

Morning Aurora! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Aurora is stalling on new residency rules for fire chief.
• How West Aurora's smallest back powered a big win Friday.

Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ill. city delays decision on fire chief residency rules amid leadership vacancy (firerescue1.com) — Aurora's City Council has put off a final vote on loosening residency rules for the city's police and fire chiefs, even as the Fire Department continues under an interim chief. Some aldermen argue broader residency options could attract more candidates, while the mayor and others stress keeping top public safety leaders closely tied to Aurora during a prolonged leadership vacancy.
   

• West Aurora's Michael Williams, who has 'always been the smallest,' puts himself in the running with big game (chicagotribune.com) — West Aurora junior running back Michael Williams is emerging as a dynamic complement to senior star Bryce Riley in the Blackhawks' backfield. In a recent win over Streamwood, both backs topped 100 rushing yards, with Williams' three touchdowns and big-play speed giving West Aurora another threat as the team navigates its Upstate Eight schedule.
   

📸 Around Aurora

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
  Milwaukee
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Starbucks Career Fair →
  Rose Plaza, 2849 E New York St, Aurora
  10:00 am
• Here, There Exhibition Opening Reception →
  Schingoethe Center Museum, 1315 Prairie St, Aurora
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Genealogy Walk-In Assistance
  West Branch - West Branch Living Room
  1:00 pm
• Paranormal Discussion Group
  Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Lawyers in the Library
  Santori Library - Meeting Room 125/126 Combined
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• It Ain't My Fault Comedy Show →
  The Bit Theater, 4034 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Roundhouse Record Show →
  Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora
  10:00 am
• 2nd Annual Oktoberfest →
  Phillips Park Main Pavilion, Ray Moses Dr, Aurora
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Fall Garden Party at Edith Farnsworth House →
  Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
  2:00 pm
• Just Jeff & Friends →
  Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Educator Open House at Edith Farnsworth House →
  Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Still looking for my handsome boy Maximus he got out about 2 weeks ago and hasn't come home.
  I've called the shelters and they don't have him. He had a fresh wound on the bridge of his nose it's prolly a pink scar by now if anyone sees him… (Nextdoor Jaycee)
• Anyone missing this sweet boy?
  He comes over everyday for the past 2 months or so. Hes a lil chubby and seems clean (Nextdoor Jaycee)

• Cardinal Health, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Reach Truck & Cherry Picker Operator (Days) in Aurora. Apply here.
• Certified Group posted a job opening for Lab Testing Customer Service Representative in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Aurora

• Week of Aug. 24: Best residential property deals in Kane County (shawlocal.com)

Montgomery

• SUV stolen in Montgomery as shots fired (chronicleillinois.com)

Batavia

• Batavia rolls over Glenbard North: Kane County Chronicle high school football roundup (shawlocal.com)
• 6 Strange Things Found Inside Old American Walls During Renovations (nerdable.com)
• Single-family home sells for $800,000 in Batavia (shawlocal.com)

Ok Aurora! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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